Comments on: BJ GADDOUR Explains How To Go From The Basement To The Penthouse With Bootcamps

By: Kaiser

Kaiser — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 07:16:25 +0000

I’m glad to see this post was so well received – even though it was short, their was some excellent info here.

By: Steve Morris

Steve Morris — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:25:50 +0000

Cody,

The program that BJ talks about (the one he bought before he got started) is well worth it!

I highly reccomend it.

By: Cody

Cody — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:30:38 +0000

Excellent! I’m in talks with some locals clubs about getting my bootcamps started, and am PUMPED to hear I am on the right track with my approach!

Keep it up!

By: Luke Wold

Luke Wold — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:17:10 +0000

Yo Kaiser!

Cool video, bro, it gave me lots of ideas.

I use the 1 week free trial for clients coming in off of my sales page, and 2 weeks free for referral clients.

During the workouts, I’m constantly building “yeses”. “Isn’t this th most fun you’ve ever had while you’re working out?” “Don’t you think this will get you to your goals more quickly than anything else?”

And I also have them qualify themselves to my bootcampers. “What do you think John, doe Katie have what it takes?” John says “Yeah, I think she does.” I repeat stuff like that for their first 2 days, and then call the trial client at work and say, “Everyone is really impressed with your attitude and energy. I just want to let yo uknow that not everyone has what it takes, but I think you do.. Have a great day, drink lots of water, and I’ll see you tomorrow.”

That way they’ve gotten appreciation from me, qualification from the other bootcampers, and have made a lots of verbal commitments during the “yes”-building that almost forces them to be consistent and continue.

And then my bro Steve Hochman hooked me up with a great way to get everyone signing up for 12 month contracts after their free trial, which freaking rocks!

Thanks Kaiser,

~ Luke Wold

By: Brittany

Brittany — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:48:21 +0000

Great interview Kaiser. I love the idea that the two week trial is like an audition. I still do one on one and two person training mainly because my studio can’t fit any more than that. I’ve been wrestling with the idea of permanently making the first month half off. If I do decide to do that then I’m going to treat it as a tryout. You get two weeks for me to decide if I want to take you on as a client. I LOVE IT!!

By: Greg Justice

Greg Justice — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:09:40 +0000

Kaiser,

Great interview, BJ is one of the brightest young minds in our industry. I’m proud to call him my friend and business partner.

When I put my Corporate Boot Camp System http://www.corporatebootcampsystem.com together there was only one person (BJ Gaddour) I considered calling to develop the workout programs.

I met BJ a little over a year ago and knew immediately that he was going to be a superstar in our industry.

Thanks for sharing this interview.

By: Doug Groce, CSCS

Doug Groce, CSCS — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:35:23 +0000

Enjoyed the interview – It’s becoming very clear that most of the top trainers are big advocates or some kind of group training as opposed to 1 on 1. Unless, of course, you train 50 cent

By: Michael Duivis

Michael Duivis — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:04:58 +0000

Hey Kaiser the video during a phone interview is a great idea.

I was looking forward to this interview, BJ has some great ideas.

Especially minute 4:38 – that’s an AWESOME mindshift in how to sign people up.

By: Paul

Paul — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:59:45 +0000

Great interview as always. The tryout type bootcamp to get people motivated to get into the real bootcamp and pay is genius. Totally flips the script on how to get clients.
I hope this doesn’t mean the end of one-on-one sessions as a means of making lots of money though. That is what I want to focus on for my own business.

By: Georgette Pann

Georgette Pann — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:40:03 +0000

Bootcamps are exploding and for good reason….they are a win-win